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Madagascar Postage Due, Black Surcharge on French Colonies

Name: Madagascar Postage Due, Black Surcharge on French Colonies
Brand: Madagascar

Madagascar · 1889 · 25c on 1fr

This is the first postage due stamp issued for Madagascar under French administration. It features a black surcharge reading 'MADAGASCAR / 25' on a French Colonies postage due stamp (Scott #J25). The base stamp is bronze-green and depicts a large numeral '1' for its original 1 franc denomination.

Issued during the early period of French influence before Madagascar was formally declared a colony in 1897, this surcharge reflects the administrative needs of the colonial postal service.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due surcharge colonial-issue

Catalog Numbers

sgD1

scottJ1

michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.